Bullying and Its Prevention Among Intensive Care Nurses.

Purpose: International studies report that nurse bullying is a common occurrence. The intensive care unit (ICU) is known for its high stress levels, one factor thought to increase bullying. No studies were found that investigated bullying in this population.

Moral distress and structural empowerment among a national sample of Israeli intensive care nurses.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine levels of structural empowerment, moral distress, and the association between them among intensive care nurses.

Background: Structural empowerment is the ability to access sources of power. Moral distress is the painful feelings experienced when a person knows the right thing to do but cannot do so due to external constraints.